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词汇 crasis
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Definition of crasis in English:

crasis

nounPlural crases ˈkreɪsɪs
Phonetics
  • A contraction of two adjacent vowels into one long vowel or diphthong, for example the reduction of words in ancient Greek from three syllables to two.

    融接(语音),异词元音结合

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In some cases analogous to crasis two simple tags best describe a single Greek word.
    Synonyms
    abbreviation, short form, shortened form, elision

Origin

Mid 16th century (as a medical term denoting the blending of physical qualities giving rise to a particular state of health): from Greek krasis 'mixture'.

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